IPOD AUTOKIT/DOCK CONNECT Review

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(More customer reviews)If you're in need of an FM transmitter, I'd recommend the Kensington DIGITAL FM transmitter (a great transmitter / charger combo)

If you have an AUX-IN or a cassette adapter, IMO this Belkin is absolutely the way to go.

Here are some of its benefits:

NOISE
I've found far less noise using the Belkin than I have using other chargers. In fact in the MANY cars where I've used the Belkin I've had no noise at all, vs. a great deal of noise with my other chargers (due to ground loops, engine noise, and mismatched impedance or volume). Isolation provided by the built in amp is a contributor to noise reduction and the volume control eliminates noise problems related to mismatched impedance and mismatched volume requirements. The noise mentioned by some other posters is most likely due to a ground loop problem originating with the car's own wiring. It really is a fairly common problem with any music player used along with a car charger.

VOLUME LEVEL MATCHING
With the Belkin's volume level control I've been able to get a perfect match on the iPods volume and the radio volume, as well as a perfect volume setting for any aux-in or cassette adapter. Note that with most units providing line out you can't adjust the line-out volume via either the ipod or the unit. This makes a nice difference when switching back and forth between radio and iPod. (With other units, in some cars, you'll be blown out by the volume each time you make that switch) You can set the volume once on the Belkin's base and its perfectly matched thereafter, unaffected by the ipods own volume settings, (which you're always changing when using headphones.)

AUTO POWER OFF
The Belkin pauses the iPod when the charger power is shut off, which means that if your car's power outlet is turned off when your engine is turned off (most cars do this), the iPod will (within a few seconds) automatically turn off whenever you shut down your engine. That's a big plus IMO, and means you'll never leave your car with the ipod running, and return to find a dead ipod. (Just when you were planning to take your ipod to the park) Thats the way car audio is supposed to work, but few chargers do that.

CLEANER INSTALL and QUICKER CONNECT/DISCONNECT
JUST one wire to the ipod supplying both power in and audio out, means you'll have a very clean look and a very quick setup when you take your ipod to or from your car.

Pete

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WORKS WITH ALL IPODS®; CONTROLS IPOD'STM VOLUME LEVEL WITH ;ADJUSTABLE AMPLIFIER ; 3.5MM AUDIO OUTPUT TO PLAY IPOD® ;THROUGH THE CAR STEREO ; MANAGES EXCESS CORD EASILY ;WITH CONVENIENT STRAP; LOCKS SECURELY TO IPOD® ;WITH DOCK CONNECTOR; BLACK

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Memorex Mi2001 - Clock radio with iPod cradle Review

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(More customer reviews)Gave it four stars because the sound quality is less than stellar... but it is afterall an alarm clock.I have to have it pitch black to sleep which is why this thing is perfect.When I'm awake and need to see the clock I hit the 'dimmer' button on the remote and viola, Light!At night though the little blue light can be completely turned off.This with the remote and sleep function completely sold me.It's small and relatively unnoticeable so it sits on my night stand without being obtrusive.Oh! You can set the volume at a certain level and the alarm at a higher level, for those who have a hard time waking.

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Memorex Clock Radio for iPod features a compact design to fit even the smallest bedside table. It features a digital FM radio with station presets, four neodymium speakers, and wireless remote. And with Mi2001 you can wake up to radio, or buzzer, in addition to your iPod. Compatible with - iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano (3rd generation), iPod nano (2nd generation), iPod video (5th generation), iPod nano (1st generation), iPod photo, iPod (4th generation), iPod mini

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SDI iHome iP9SR - Clock radio with iPhone / iPod cradle Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this radio after extensive searching both on Amazon and the Apple website. After several days of use, I'm very happy: it's very well designed, sounds good, and works as promised. The two criticisms which prevent my awarding a '5' are 1. that the clock/radio is unaware of the phone ring (it won't turn down music, or broadcast the ring through the speakers and thus you can miss inbound calls), and 2. the audio quality is good, not great.

Prior to buying, I looked for a clock radio that worked with the iPhone 3G and offered excellent audio quality. My goal was to consolidate some of the equipment in my room: ipod speakers, clock, radio, charging station. Sound quality and aesthetic were both important to me.

The box includes the radio, remote, charger, an fm antenna (just a wire), and an am wire (a loop antenna). There are inserts for several types of iPods and the iPhone 3G.

The manual is shockingly well written. It's simple (about 4 pages in English) but complete.

The clock has several cool features: you can set an alarm to wake you up every day, every weekday, and only on weekends. Each alarm can be set to wake you to radio, a specific ipod playlist, or a random song from your library. There's a buzzer alarm too.

The interface is really intuitive. Controls and settings are easy to use. There's a cool 'turn down' feature that softens music (ultimately to off) while you fall asleep.

I previously used the Bose Sound Dock before and loved it. The audio is excellent, but it does not have the clock nor the FM radio function. The iP9 does not live up to the audio quality of the Bose. Not Bose, but good.

As stated, the radio/iPod is unaware of the phone's ringing. It would be really nice if it turned down the volume so you could hear the ring! Or even better, the ringer should sound through the speakers.

I am really happy with the product. I would give it a 5 with better sound quality and a ring 'awareness'.

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Silver Clock Radio With Audio System For iPod(R) - IHOME DUAL ALARM CLOCK FOR IPHONE IPOD SILVER

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iHome iH31S - Boombox for iPod and iPod Shuffle With Remote. MP3 Player and FM Radio - SILVER Review

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(More customer reviews)This seems like a nice product, except for the fact that it is an older model that has been discontinued by iHome and is not compatible with my 5th generation iPod nano. This would have been helpful information when making a decision on which boombox I wanted to go with my new nano.

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The humble boom box has come a long way! Now, you can listen to music from your iPod or other digital music player in your car, at the park, or in your office, with the stylish, modern iHome Boom Box. Whether you're running on AC power (which also charges your iPod, even iPod shuffle models!), car adapter, or C-cell batteries, you'll enjoy a full, rich sound experience from the 4" stereo speakers. The included dock adapters and patch cable ensure that your dockable iPod or Shuffle will be ready to play out loud in no time! This boom box also brings your clear, crisp FM radio reception, and features 6 memory presets to store your favorite stations. The included full-function remote puts you in control, even when you're not standing next to the unit. This portable beauty brings forth every nuance of your music, at home or on the road.

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Apple iPod nano 4 GB White (1st generation) OLD MODEL Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, let me just say that the nano was my fourth iPod; I have a second-generation 40GB iPod, as well as two minis (1st gen 4GB and 2nd gen 6GB), and was happy with all three until the batteries died.A side note--don't ever store your iPod in a third-party speaker set that also charges.Mine lasted not quite a year and now the battery dies after 20 minutes of play time.

Here is the problem with the nano.It looks cool, is lightweight, and for all intents and purposes, promises to be a great piece of technology.But it is just way too easy to break.My other iPods had taken some abuse over the years, but never showed any signs of considerable wear (except for a scratched screen on the 40GB).I managed to break the Nano two days after purchase on its first use, without any significant trauma to the casing.(I dropped it while sitting on the couch, and it fell two feet.)The screen cracked and the display is ruined, at a cost of over $100 to replace.Even after giving a polite explanation, producing a receipt, and enduring condescension from the manager ("Sometimes things break"), Apple wouldn't take it back.

I really can't recommend this product.There are better iPods out there, namely the Minis, which are more tightly crafted and likely to withstand the pressures of everyday use.Don't waste your money on the nano.It is flimsy and poorly constructed, and you're better off looking elsewhere until they improve their product.

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Includes: earbud headphones, USB cable, dock adapter, & iTunes for Mac and Windows. Apple 4GB iPod nano - Come one, come all and witness the incredible shrinking iPod. With the nano, Apple introduces the latest member of the highly successful iPod family of digital audio players. The nano is aptly named since it's a fraction of the size of it's larger iPod cousins. It has the width of a pencil and comes in at a feather-light 1.5 ounces. For Apple's next trick, they've taken this new diminutive iPod and added all of the features of a regular iPod. You get a bright full color display, Apple's famous click wheel, and up to 14 hours of battery life. With that said, take a peek behind the curtain and be amazed at the rest of what the iPod nano has to offer. Connector for optional dock Stereo Minijack Hold Switch Charge Time - about 3 hours (1.5 hour fast charge to 80% capacity) Audio Support - AAC (16 to 320 Kbps) / Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store) / MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps) / MP3 VBR / Audible (formats 2, 3, & 4) / Apple Lossless / WAV / AIFF Photo Support - JPEG / BMP / GIF / TIFF / PSD (Mac only) / PNG Sync & Charge via USB Cable Adjust audiobook playback speed Create multiple on-the-go playlists Shuffle songs or albums Repeat one or all 20 Equalizer settings Backlight Timer Display Contrast Alarm - On / Off / Silent Sleep Timer Date & Time Display time in menu bar Color - White Supports - Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later, Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later Unit Dimensions - 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.27 Unit Weight - 1.5 ounces

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